UTK Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi SOLICITATIONS FOR EXEC BOARD POSITIONS: The UTK Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi is currently soliciting nominations
for the 2023 – 2024 UTK GBP Executive Board. The position and duties are detailed below.
Position - President, UTK Gamma Beta Phi:
The duties of the President shall be: to preside at the meetings; to appoint committees; to guide the activities and administer the policies laid down in the national constitution and in the Chapter by-laws; to be the official representative of this Chapter
when necessary or desirable; and to file with National Headquarters the year-end Chapter Report in June.
Position - Vice President, UTK Gamma Beta Phi:
The duties of the Vice-President shall be: to preside at meetings when the President is absent, to assume the duties of the presidency should the President be unable to serve, and to assist in administering the affairs of the Chapter.
Position – Treasurer, UTK Gamma Beta Phi Chapter:
The duties of the Treasurer shall be: to collect, safeguard, and disburse the funds of the Chapter; to keep a complete and accurate record of all financial transactions; to complete the year-end Financial Report in June; and to pass on to the succeeding Treasurer
all funds remaining in the treasury and to give the Advisor all financial records.
Position – Recording Secretary, UTK Gamma Beta Phi Chapter:
The duties of the Recording Secretary shall be: to prepare and keep an on-going record of minutes of the meetings and to order and properly disburse material from Headquarters.
Position – Corresponding Secretary, UTK Gamma Beta Phi Chapter:
The duties of the Correspondence Secretary shall be: to keep the records of membership and points; to carry on the general correspondence of the Chapter; and to keep National Headquarters informed about all changes in membership and reasons therefor. It is
understood that the two Secretaries will assist each other as needed, equally dividing the work.
Position – Historian, UTK Gamma Beta Phi Chapter:
The duties of the Historian shall be: to keep photographic records of the Chapter's activities; to submit articles and pictures to the National Office for publication in the Gambet; and to oversee the preparation of the scrapbook for the state and national
conventions.
Position – Webmaster, UTK Gamma Beta Phi Chapter;
The duties of the Webmaster shall be: to perform the technical requirements of the Chapter website and social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to include the up-loading of information and/or events communications; to maintain the Webmaster e-mail account;
to coordinate with Chapter officers, group and committee leaders, and individual members in gathering information to be disseminated via the website; and to prepare and submit information to the National Office for publication on the national website.
If you’re interested in running for an executive board position, email the following to [log in to unmask],
by Sept. 30, 2023!! Elections will open Oct. 2nd and Closed Oct. 13th !!
1. Your name
2. The position you’re running for
3. A photo of yourself
4. A short paragraph about yourself and why you chose to run for this position
Thank you for considering and have a wonderful day!!
Sharon Jean-Philippe
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